One of the most vital teaching tools available to Montessori teachers is observation. Scientifically applied observation skills allow the practitioner to assess situations, children and strategies without judgment. Observation is a critical component of lesson planning and management of the classroom.
HAZEL SETS THE TABLE (5:50)
The Montessori teacher undergoes a transformation during her teacher training to develop the ability to see the child through fresh eyes.
JOURNEY TO INDEPENDENCE (21:47)
An exploration of how Montessori practice supports the natural unfolding of human development in the earliest years. This video includes topics such as the need for sharp observation skills, the importance of dynamic language, what "toddler" concentration looks like in the infant community and a brief overview of when a child is ready to transition from the infant community into a primary setting.
MONTESSORI’S INTUITION (6:53)
Dr. Montessori's informed intuition led her to techniques of working with children, such as the three period language lesson, that reflect today's scientific discoveries about human learning.
THE CHILD’S WORK (19:56)
Young children are driven by an internal growth process to seek out experiences that meet their constantly evolving developmental needs.This video includes a discussion of the development of the child's will, how learning is deeply tied to movement in these early years and how nature provides a road map for the adult in meeting the constantly changing needs of children.
WATER (7:28)
A story of gently guided exploration.
